Checking In

Hello, my dear friends!  Words cannot express how much I have truly missed the comradery that comes from blogging!  I hope that you are all doing well. 

Over the past year, I became more involved with my community theatre group and began working behind the scenes.  It has been very enjoyable.  I hope to share some of those projects and costumes soon either here or via my crafting blog, The Crafting Table. 

We have also transitioned our eldest son into adulthood, and as he left the nest, it was a bittersweet moment.  It is incredible how fast time goes!  It seems like just yesterday I held him for the first time as a young woman, and I can't believe he has finished culinary school and is now off to work at a Four-Diamond resort and restaurant.  We couldn't be prouder.

I hope this post finds you all in good spirits and health, and I will be back to blogging shortly, so please expect visits from me soon; when I don't blog I have the tendency to "unplug" completely, which means I have a lot of catching up with everyone and a good deal of what I know will be enjoyable reading. 

To all who have remained loyal subscribers to my silly little blog, I so appreciate it, and thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

See you very soon.

--Yavette

Extra-large hat, Ralph Lauren

Crystal goblet, Godinger Dublin Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

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Set Your Table With Flair--Masculine Yet Elegant Nautical For Father's Day

Hello, friends!  Thank you so kindly for stopping in to visit me today!  I hope everyone is enjoying the Summer thus far.  We are, save for the drought still prevalent here in California...hoping for an end to it soon!

I have always been a fan of waterways....maybe because we went to the beach often as I grew up.  Nevertheless, I wanted to combine subtle elements of nautical nuances for this Father's Day table.  Father's Day is just a few short days away, so I wanted to share an inspirational setting fit for the occasion.  I hope you enjoy the post! 

I began the setting on a crisp hemstitched cloth in vibrant white.  For the setting, elements of white, gold, and navy were utilized.

Navy-edged placemats were placed with navy chargers

white plates,

and clock plates with gold detail.

I love these plates,

they remind me somewhat of those large compasses you might see on a very old vessel.

Crisp whites held by brassy rings sit perfectly beside the plate.

Knots of tied rope at the top of each place setting

hold flatware of gold.

A mug for coffee or tea,

combines with a pitcher for pouring.

A preppy creamer and sugar

are the perfect compliment to the mugs and pitcher.

A small handwritten note on the other side of the plate lets dad know how much you appreciate him.  ;)

No elaborate centerpiece,

but a small boxwood

handsomely dressed in navy ribbon

completes the setting.

A few more shots:

From my collection:

Hemstitched tablecloth and napkins, generic, TJ Maxx/HomeGoods

Navy chargers, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Clock plates, Pocketwatch Brunch, Ralph Lauren

Mugs and plates, Ralph Lauren Club Collection

Creamer and sugar, Ralph Lauren Cadet Blue Collection

Pitcher, Ralph Lauren Somerset Island

Gold flatware, Wallace Grand Duchess Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Gold capiz shell napkin rings, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Thank-you notes, Tommy Bahama, TJ Maxx/HomeGoods

Boxwoods and placemats, Taipan Trading

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Set Your Table With Flair--New Year's Niceties

Hello, and thank you for visiting my blog!  It's so funny as children, we can't wait to grow older; after the age 25, life becomes a blur!  I cannot believe another new year is almost here!  If you are planning an intimate New Years party, I hope you enjoy this post.

I chose to stay with the traditional colors of black and silver for this New Years Tablescape. 

I placed this black tablecloth first.

I added this floral arrangement. I chose only two colors; black and white, choosing to omit any greenery. 

I wanted the table settings to pop, so I added white placemats and silver and black chargers. 

I placed these clock plates next.  I love that these also have small elements of gold, the other traditional  New Years color.

I placed tumblers, flutes, and silver candleholders with white tapers at either side of the table next.  

Next, at each setting I placed these glass candle holders.  

I placed black napkins and my flatware in the traditional dinner style next.  

In each of the candleholders, I placed individual bottles of bubbly (sparkling cider ❤).  I love the idea of serving each person their own bottle...I found the idea via Pinterest for a wedding, but I think it would be just as fab for New Years or any special gathering!

I placed these pretty scalloped dessert servers at either side of the table,

and inside each, placed a small can of Fireglow gel fuel.  Finally, I placed these top-hat placecard holders. To view the tutorial, visit the post on my blog The Crafting Table by clicking here.

Shown here. 

Finally, I lit the Fireglow canisters!  Voilà!

Here is a closeup of the setting. 

From my collection:

Plates, Ralph Lauren Clock Brunch Plates

Tumblers, flutes, and glass candleholders, generic

Placemats and napkins generic, from HomeGoods 

Tablecloth, generic, Target

Chargers, generic; Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Dessert service, generic 

Flatware, Mikasa Zena Satin Collection 

Silver candleholders, antique

Floral arrangement, yours truly, using black florals from Michael's Crafts and a vase and white foliage from ZGallerie

Generic taper candles 

I picked up the Ralph Lauren plates a couple years ago, they are now discontinued, so you may opt to make your own.  To view the tutorial on how to make these, visit the post in my blog The Crafting Table by clicking here. 

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Set Your Table With Flair--A Traditional Christmas

Hello, all!  Thank you so much for visiting my blog!

Well, my darlings, Christmas is almost here and I am practically rabid with anticipation!  Christmas to me is synonymous with family, love, childhood whimsy....so many things and I truly enjoy it.  We have a pretty large family unit (starting with seven, YES SEVEN!! in our immediate), all of whom really enjoy this time of year.  Getting together is what we love most.  Today's post features how to set your holiday table with traditional fare, or at least my interpretation of it.  I hope you enjoy.

I began by setting this lovely sparkly tablecloth.  I chose this one specifically because it reminds me of the snow...makes me reminisce freshly fallen snow glistening on a crisp winter morning.

Closeup of the detail 

Next, I placed these lovely vibrant red chargers.

I placed these lovely plates next.  I just love these.  I love this silver-rimmed edge, and the delicate flower detail.  These once belonged to my husband's mother, so these hold special sentimental value as well.

Next, the salad plates,  stemware, glasses, coffee cups and saucers, and the candle holders.

Finally, I added some freshly-trimmed roses

to my pre-made centerpiece, and added the decorated napkins, and red candles.

 To view the tutorial for this centerpiece, you may visit my blog The Crafting Table by clicking here.

For the napkins, I began with a vibrant red napkin, tied it with a small piece of ribbon.

Next, I added two small silver ornaments. These ornaments are great because they come with a long and very pliable wire.

I threaded the wire through the ribbon,

And twisted. Shown here. 

Next, at the end of the table, I placed some decorative barware. I just love the plaid detail of these!  So perfect for Christmas.  

In front of the barware, I placed a small topiary ornament. If you would like to view the tutorial for this ornament, click here.   

Finally, I added my holiday-decorated chairs.  Nothing says traditional Christmas to me like tartan!  I used a base chair swag (tutorial here), and added a swatch of this lovely plaid.  

All set!  

Here are a couple closeups of the setting.  

From my collection:

Plates, saucers, and coffee cups, Noritake Sorrento 7565 Collection

Barware, vase, decanter, and bowl, all, Ralph Lauren Glen Plaid Collection

Stemware, generic

Linens and napkins, generic from TJ Maxx/HomeGoods 

Chargers, generic 

Candleholders, Antique

Small ornaments, Hobby Lobby

When we celebrate, I always like to have my home smell lovely, so for Christmas may I recommend  Ralph Lauren Holiday Stroll.  The fragrance is very lovely yet subtle, so it doesn't overpower the scents coming from my kitchen as I prepare for the festivities.  The box reads, A blend of warm baked apple with cinnamon, clove, and vanilla. 

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